Mobile robots

SUMMIT XL

The SUMMIT XL has skid-steering kinematics based on 4 high power
motor wheels. Each wheel integrates a hub brushless motor with gearbox and encoder (optional).

SUMMIT XL has two possible kinematic configurations. The
Omni directional configuration mounts mecanum wheels on an independent suspension system. The mecanum wheels can be easily replaced by conventional wheels (rim mount), thus allowing easy switch from the indoor
Omni directional configuration to the versatile skid-steering configuration, both indoors and outdoors.

The
odometer is computed with the use of the four encoders and a high precision angular sensor mounted inside the chassis.

The strong mechanical structure allows to carry high loads. There are several suspension shocks possibilities. They can also be mounted at several positions to modify the robot clearance.

The robot base can navigate autonomously or
teleported by means of a PTZ camera that transmits video in real time.

The common sensor options include a Hokuyo laser scanner and a range of RTK-DGPS kits. It also has internal (USB; RS232 and GPIO) and external connectivity (USB, RJ45 and power supply 12 VDC) to easily add custom components.

FREIGHT

FREIGHT mobile platform has a compact structure and intuitive design thanks to its intelligent access panel that allows a direct connection to the central robot unit.

FREIGHT is a robot with an open software structure perfectly integrated with ROS and allows running high performance applications such as MoveIt, ROS navigation, and autonomous calibration.

The standard accessories include a 2D sensor with a distance of 25 meters and a working range of 220 degrees. It also incorporates two USB ports, an Ethernet port, and a port of HD video on the access panel.

It has an emergency stop button and a battery disconnect breaker. It is remarkable the automatic and autonomous charge station for the mobile platform.

RBCAR

The mobile platform RBCAR has RWD Ackerman kinematics. The traction is controlled by an AC motor with incremental encoder and the direction through a power steering system with absolute encoder.

Thanks to its mechanical structure and the rear drawer, this mobile platform can carry heavy loads. With the configuration of suitable sensors, the robot can navigate autonomously, teleoperated with a joystick or a steering wheel, as an electric vehicle.

It has front and rear drum brakes that allow the robot to stop immediately. Optionally, by remote emergency button. The robot can mount any standard accessory from the company (Hokuyo laser, laser Sick, DGPS kits, etc.) and any sensor required by the customer.

It also has internal connectivity (USB, RS232, GPIO) and external (USB, RJ45, making 12 VDC) to quickly connect the components.

RBCAR uses an open architecture and modular control ROS.

RB-1 BASE

RB-1 BASE is an indoor robot platform designed for general applications. The mobile robot can carry different loads or materials and can integrate other components or platforms such as a robotic arm or a torso.

The mobile platform can integrate a wide number of laser range finders with operation distances from 5 to 30-60 meters. RGBD sensors (Asus Xtion, Kinect One, etc.) can be mounted on the top of the platform for the detection of obstacles.

The robot is able to detect obstacles in two different ways, by RGBD sensor installed and by the laser sensor that is used for navigation and positioning. In both cases, the robot can either stop or find an alternative route to avoid the obstacle and reach the next waypoint.

The software includes a control system, a tracking system (laser-based), a navigation system and a user interface HMI (basic).

The location and navigation components are standard packages that are configured to suit the application. The software for the low-level control system is supplied with the platform.

As all Robotnik robots, RB-1 BASE is fully customizable and based on native ROS.

SUMMIT XL STEEL

SUMMIT XL STEEL is a robotic platform for R&D applications in both indoor and outdoor enviroments. It is noted due to its robust design, which can support up to 75 Kg. of payload.

The mobile platform has skid-steering / omnidirectional kinematics based on 4 high power motor wheels. Each wheel integrates a hub brushless motor with gearbox and encoder (optional). The odometry is computed with the use of a high precision angular sensor mounted inside the chassis and four encoders (optionally).

The robot base can navigate autonomously or teleoperated by means of a PTZ camera that transmits video in real time.

SUMMIT XL STEEL can be configured with a wide range of sensors. It also has internal (USB, RS232, GPIO and RJ45) and external connectivity (USB, RJ45, power supplies 5, 12 VDC and battery) to add custom components easily.

SUMMIT XL HL

The omnidirectional configuration mounts mecanum wheels on an independent suspension system. The mecanum wheels can be easily replaced by conventional wheels (rim mount), thus allowing easy switch between the indoor omnidirectional configuration and the skid-steering configuration, enabling an increased mobility and manoeuvrability and unmatched speed and agility.

The odometry is computed using the wheel speeds and a high precision angular sensor mounted inside the chassis.

The strong mechanical structure allows to carry heavy loads (up to 65Kg). There are several suspension shocks possibilities. They can also be mounted at several positions to modify the robot clearance.The robot has skid-steering kinematics based on 4 high power motorwheels. Each wheel integrates a hub brushless motor with gearbox.

The robot base can navigate autonomously or teleoperated by means of a PTZ camera that transmits video in real time.

The common sensor options include a Hokuyo laser scanner and a range of RTK-DGPS kits. It also has internal (USB, RS232, GPIO) and external connectivity (USB,RJ45, power supplies 5,12 VDC and battery) to add custom components easily.

The control architecture is open-source and modular, based in ROS.

APPLICATIONS

Research and education

Surveillance

Military

Remote monitoring

Access to hazardous areas

SUMMIT-X

SUMMIT-X is a dual configuration mobile platform designed mainly for indoor tasks, although it also can work outdoor. SUMMIT-X robot can be raised to a considerable height (such a table, for example). The scissor mechanism of the mobile robot, has also the ability to lower its CDG allowing it to reach speeds up to 3m/s.

On the other hand, SUMMIT-X has omnidirectional or skid-steering kinematics based on 4 high-power motor wheels. Each wheel integrates a hub brushless motor with gearbox, speed sensors and optional encoder. The odometry is computed with the use of the four independent wheels speeds and a high precision angular sensor mounted inside the chassis.

The robot base can navigate autonomously or teleoperated by means of a PTZ camera that transmits video in real time. The common sensor options include a Hokuyo laser scanner and a range of RTK-GPS kits. It also has internal (USB, RS232, GPIO) and external connectivity (USB, RJ45, 5 and 12 VDC and battery) to add custom components easily.

APLICATIONS:

Mobile manipulation

Research and education

Robot assistant

Telepresence

Remote monitoring

AGVS

AGVS is an autonomous mobile robot intended for indoor transportation tasks. AGVS is motorized by two motors controlling direction and traction. The robot has a low profile chassis, making it suitable for movement under hospital roller containers. The chassis, which is produced in aluminium and steel, carries the batteries, the motors and the mechanical transmissions, so as an electric axis to lift up and down the upper part of the robot.

This part is able to carry up to 500Kg load. This mobile robot provides two safety laser rangefinders (rear and front) for objects detection.

The robot is equipped with a mechanical braking system which acts in case of power loss or failure. The braking distance is calculated depending on the load conditions, velocity, slope, wheels waste or friction. The laser sensor adjusts the braking distance with the maximum load and velocity. The kinematic configuration of the robot allows the following of curves in an optimal way.

TURTLEBOT 2

TurtleBot 2 (Kobuki base) is a new version of the successful platform TurtleBot and it has many advantages over its predecessor: odometric measurement precision, open protocol, greater autonomy, greater load, higher speed, and greater mobility, larger diameter wheels and capacity to overcome obstacles up to 12 mm.

APPLICATIONS

AAL: Ambient Assisted Living

HRI : Human Robot Interface

Navigation, localization and mapping based on Xtion PRO LIVE (Slam 2d and 3d)

Mobile manipulation

Multi-robot systems

Educational

Mobile manipulators

G-BALL

A mobile manipulator is composed of a mobile platform and a robotic arm, including thus the advantages of both elements. This way the mobile manipulator enables the arm to interact with environments that could not be directly accessed by itself, while provides the mobile platform with direct handling capabilities. Consequently the complete robot becomes an excellent tool for the development of multiple complex tasks. G-BALL can be used for multiple applications:

G-WAM

A mobile manipulator is composed of a mobile platform and a robotic arm, including thus the advantages of both elements. This way the mobile manipulator enables the arm to interact with environments that could not be directly accessed by itself, while provides the mobile platform with direct handling capabilities. Consequently the complete robot becomes an excellent tool for the development of multiple complex tasks. G-WAM is the best and most complete platform for applications indoors and outdoors. Due to its characteristics, is suitable for the implementation of various applications:

X-WAM

X-WAM robot can be raised to a considerable height (such a table, for example) greatly expanding the manipulator workspace, allowing it to reach objectsat different heights. The suspension of the mobile manipulator has the ability to lower its center of gravity(COG). Lowering the COG allows it to reach speedsup to 3m/s.

On the other hand, the platform has omnidirectional or skid-steering kinematics based on 4 high-power motorwheels. Each wheel integrates a hub brushless motor with gearbox, speed sensors and optional encoder. The odometry is computed with the use ofthe four independent wheels speeds and a high precision angular sensor mounted inside the chassis. The strong mechanical structure allows the X-WAM to carry heavy loads. There are several suspension shock possibilities, which can be mounted at several positions to modify the ground clearance.

The X-WAM manipulator uses the ROS architecture.

The applications of X-WAM manipulator are numerous:

Indoor mobile manipulation

Research and education

Surveillance – Military

Remote handling

RB-1

RB-1 is an autonomous and configurable robot, focused on the field of research in indoor applications.

The armRB-1 can integrate the MICO² or the JACO² arm. Both are 6 DOF and can incorporate a 2 or 3 fingers gripper. These allow users to interact with their environment in total safety, freedom and efficiency. Soundless and smoothy movement with unlimited rotation on each axis.

PlatformThe manipulator base can be mounted with a wide range of lasers which have 5 to 30-60 meters operational range. Depending on the model, the view goes from 240º to 270º.

The software of the robot includes a control system, a tracking system (laser-based) and a navigation system, as well as a HMI user interface for diagnostics and remote control.

Pan-tilt unitThe robot integrates a 2 DOF pan-tilt for the perception of the environment by an included ASUS Xtion Pro Live sensor. The RGBD sensor has various applications on the robot. It can be used to recognize objects around them, but it is also for navigation and location purpose by using benchmarks or using new algorithms RGBD Slam.

FETCH

Autonomous workFETCH can be used independently to carry out orders continuously and long lasting.

Cooperative workFETCH can develop orders with mobile platforms like FREIGHT, even in multiple ways.

ArmThe FETCH mobile manipulator arm has 7 DOF. The capacity of the arm, with a length of 940.5 mm, is 6 kg when fully extended at a speed of 1.0 m/s.

PlatformThe system has a control panel that improves access to key features of the platform. It has a 2D laser scanner for self-localization and stereo speaker for interactivity. It also has an emergency button to lock the device at any time.

Applications

R & D

AAL (Ambient Assisted Living)

Mobile handling indoors

R&D in logistics

XL-MICO

The Summit XL robot, either in its standard or Mecanum wheel configuration, is the base that supports the robotic arm MICO². Kinova robotic arms are a perfect solution for the integration in our mobile platforms. This arm contributes to the manipulator a number of notable features: A lightweight arm of 6 DOF that can be configured with two or three fingers. The arm has a unique design with a static appearance and is made of carbon fiber materials. This manipulator is designed for harsh, hazardous or research environments.

Meanwhile, the mobile robot SUMMIT XL has differential kinematics (skid-steering) or omnidirectional based on 4 high performance motors. Each wheel integrates a brushless motor and encoder (optional). Odometry is calculated using the four encoders and high precision angle sensor mounted inside the chassis.

Due to the low power consumption of the arm, this mobile platform considerably increased autonomy. It also has potential powerful dampers can be assembled in several positions to change the clearance between the chassis and the floor of the robot.

The mobile manipulator XL-MICO uses open architecture and modular control ROS.

XL-MICO Manipulator applications:

Research

Inspection

Medicine

Logistics

Remote monitoring

Access to harsh environments

Robotic arms

BARRETT WAM

It is built to outperform conventional robots with unmatched human-like grace and dexterity. The WAM Arm is available in two main configurations, 4-degree-of-freedom and 7-degree-of-freedom, both with human-like kinematics. The joint ranges exceed those for conventional robotic arms. Internally protected channels allow the user to pass electric lines and fiber optics required for custom end-effectors and sensors.

Versatility and high performance have always played significant roles throughout the development of the WAM arm. Barrett’s newest WAM now leverages exciting breakthrough technology in precision motor control – the Puck. An entire control cabinet now fits in the palm of your hand. The patented ultra-miniature Puck is a self-contained, high-performance brushless servo-amplifier with integral power supplies.

Matching advanced electronics with inherently backdrivable cable drives results in superbly graceful motions. Barrett owns the technology for the highest performance servo-electronics available in the World today. These electronics are also the smallest (43 grams) and most power-efficient servo-drive electronics available today. In fact, an entire human-size 4-dof WAMTM arm draws only 28 watts- not enough to power a light bulb -further enhancing inherent safety.

Its main structure, entirely made of carbon fibre, delivers optimal robustness and durability as well as a cutting-edge look-and-feel. The arm is mounted on a standard aluminum extruded support structure that can be affixed to almost any surface.

The gripper

The gripper consists of 2 or 3 underactuated fingers that can be individually controlled. Their unique bi-injected plastic structure endows them with great flexibility and unrivalled grip. In contrast to the previous version, Jaco² has a slimmer gripper and a friction pad who allows the fingers to adjust to any object whatever its shape; as a result, they can gently pick up an egg or firmly grasp a jar.

Control

Jaco² can be controlled with a computer (see the “Software” section below) or Kinova’s 3-axis, 7-button joystick. Control is intuitive and allows users to navigate using 3 different modes: translate, rotate, and grip. Also, Kinova’s Intelligent Singularity Avoidance System always keeps Jaco² safely away from unwanted locations. JACO² is highly flexible and can adapt to all user needs.

Software

Jaco² features an advanced application programming interface (API), enabling programmers to raise their experience to another level. The API, linked to Jaco² through a USB 2.0 connector, allows programmers to configure advanced parameters and integrate the robot to their own systems. In addition, Jaco² can be controlled with any one of many navigation systems, providing a broad range of applications from analyzing central system data to programming automated paths. The API comes with complete documentation and several code examples. In addition, new and exciting updates are available on a regular basis.

KINOVA MICO² Arm

Mico² moves smoothly and silently around 4 or 6 degrees of freedom with unlimited rotation on each axis. Its main structure, entirely made of carbon fiber, delivers optimal robustness and durability. The arm is mounted on a standard aluminum extruded support structure that can be affixed to almost any surface.

The gripper consists of two or three fingers that can be controlled individually. Their unique bi-injected plastic structure endows them with great flexibility and unrivalled grip.

Control

Mico² can be controlled with a computer (see the “Software” section below) or Kinova’s 3-axis, 7-button joystick. Control is intuitive and allows users to navigate using 3 different modes: translate, rotate, and grip. Also, Kinova’s Intelligent Singularity Avoidance System always keeps Mico² safely away from unwanted locations. Mico² is highly flexible and can adapt to all user needs.

Software

Mico² features an advanced application programming interface (API), enabling programmers to raise their experience to another level. The API, linked to Mico² through a USB 2.0 connector, allows programmers to configure advanced parameters and integrate the robot to their own systems. In addition, Mico² can be controlled with any one of many navigation systems, providing a broad range of applications from analyzing central system data to programming automated paths. The API comes with complete documentation and several code examples. In addition, new and exciting updates are available on a regular basis.

LWA 4D

The arm is based on the servo-electric swivel units PRL combined with ERB jointed modules with integrated motor controller units, and a through-hole for cable feed-through. The combination of a high compact performance, and new materials for the connection technology allow the doubling of the payload to nominal 10 kg. The standard design of the LWA 4D is available as a 7 axes system.

The open software architecture allows for the connection and operation of any type of modules.

LWA 4P

The robotic arm integrates modular servo-actuators of 2 Degrees Of Freedom, called ERB. The LWA 4P module incorporates a power amplifier and a controller, so it does not require an external control cabinet wich is an important advantage in respect to industrial robot arms. The robot is available in configuration of 6 Degrees Of Freedom. The most remarkable technical feature of the arm are a reach of 610 mm and repeatability of 0.06 mm. Another advantage is its 24VDC power, so it does not require an external large inverter. Main applications of the LWA 4P arm are humanoid robotics, mobile manipulation and service robotics.

PROFICIO

Proficio leverages brain neuroplasticity to help people who had suffered a stroke to regain upper-limb functionality. It is hoped that this device will soon be applicable to patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal-cord injury. The system encourages the user to explore and carry out range tasks in 3D freely.

VirtualRehab, is a product of physical rehabilitation in form of videogame. Developed by Virtualware, immerses the user in a 3D environment work for therapy sessions intuitive and fun way. It also allows the therapist to design sessions according to each patient, getting information about their evolution.

VirtualRehab is available in a version with cloud technology, as well as a stand-alone version, also has a wide variety of games suitable for working with Microsoft Kinect, providing a visual experience during the therapy. Also, the system has been developed based on a number of own and pending patents, including a complete API interface to explore the benefits of neuro-plasticity.

VirtualRehab and Proficio are products originally designed to work independently, however their combination gives to the user the possibility to touch, feel and experiement a new dimension in therapeutic games. It also shows the scores to motivate the users, and automatically saves the session data for tracking and monitoring each therapy.Proficio provides great 3D workspace and its implementation is very simple.

Proficio’s control library runs on Linux, and it is completely open source. You have direct access to everything from low-level motor torques in realtime to high-level motion and force control with C++ and Python bindings. You can use ROS to leverage a huge library of robot code from path planning to vision and beyond. Also, it’s possible to develop your own revolutionary force-enabled applications.

The applications of Proficio are numerous:

Neurorehabilition research

Haptically-enabled control

Workspace scaling

Force scaling

Process engineering

Human-machine interaction

Teleoperation

OUR-1

The OUR-1 arm is based on a modularized design, which enables users to reconfigure the robot system with 4-7 DOFs to meet specific application requirements. This manipulator is characterized by a compact and clean mechanical design, light weight, high precision, and intuitive setup and programming. The Open Robot Controller, an autonomous robot control which consists of a control box and a controller command, is the perfect combination with the OUR-1. Its application is to control the movement of the robot and develop safety inspections.

Applications

Human-Robot Interaction
With its high precision and range of motion, integrated sensors and embedded and dynamic safety control systems, it can interact with humans in real-world environments.

Computer Vision
The machine vision is embedded in the controller of OUR robots. Recognition of colors and shapes can be easily achieved with built-in or third party software systems such as OpenCV.

Planning & Manipulation
OUR-1 offers high precision and the right size for a range of planning and manipulation applications, which allow researchers to set up and use the robot in a cage-free environment.

Robotic hands

Barrett BH8-282

Even with its low weight (1.18kg) and compact form, it is totally self-contained. Communicating by industry-standard serial communications, integration with any arm is fast and simple. The BH8-series immediately multiplies the value of any arm requiring flexible automation.

Barrett Hand BH8-series neatly houses a CPU, software, communications electronics, servo-controllers, and all 4 brushless motors. Of its three multi-jointed fingers, two have an extra degree of freedom with 180 degrees of synchronous lateral mobility supporting a large variety of grasp types.

Schunk SVH

Nine drives enable the 5-finger hand to carry out various gripping operations. It has been found that many human gestures can be replicated, thus a visual communication between a human and service robot is simplified, therefore increasing the acceptance of using them in the domestic environment.

By using tactile sensors in the fingers, the gripper hand has the necessary sensitivity and can therefore manage every gripping and manipulation task, even in unstructured and unforeseeable situations. Elastic gripping surfaces ensure a reliable hold of the gripped objects.

The anthropomorphic gripper hand is completely integrated in the wrist, and therefore make particularly compact solutions feasible. The gripper hand can be connected via defined interfaces with any lightweight arm available on the market. For mobile applications, the 5-finger hand is designed for power supply with battery-servable 24 VDC.

Shadow Dexterous

The Shadow Dexterous Hand is an advanced humanoid robot hand system that provides up to 24 movements (20 Degrees of Freedom – DoF) to reproduce as closely as possible the kinematics and dexterity of the human hand. It has been movement precision to the human hand.

The key benefits of Shadow Hand System for research:

24 movements and 20 Degrees of Freedom.

Same form factor as the human hand.

Up to 129 sensors throughout the Hand (position, force, pressure, touch, etc.).

Full ROS integration allowing your team to start straight away.

EtherCAT (100Mbps Ethernet based field bus).

Open platform ideal for integration and research.

Flexible design that allows easy integration into other robot systems.

Support and development.

Can be used as a tele-operation tool or mounted on a range of robot arms as part of a system.

Torso

CROM

CROM is an upper body robot intended for research in manufacturing environments. It’s capable of performing repetitive and accurate tasks. This is possible thanks to each one of the most advanced components integrated, from Schunk arms to Barrett Hand. It requires no safety cages or barriers and it is safe to operate directly next to people, so it’s ideal for research and development of human-collaboration robotics in production environments. CROM torso is a modular an extensible platform. It is possible to configure the robot with a variety of sensors and actuators. The control software has been developed in ROS (Robot Operating System) based on MoveIt! libraries. All the provided software is Open-Source.

APPLICATIONS

Research in manufacturing environments.

Research and development of human robot interaction in manufacturing environments.

Advanced perception and manipulation tasks.

Industrial humanoids.

Artificial intelligence.

Humanoids

OP2

High performance and easy maintenance, it is the one of the most capable humanoid in the market for computer vision and human-robot interaction. This is a 45-cm tall humanoid platform used as the official platform for ICRA humanoids application challenge and perfectly prepared for competitions. It has one of the most efficient and versatile modular configuration. As an Open-source humanoid platform it is simple to elaborate environments to maximize the experience. It is installable OS in any LINUX and windows release with Intel Atom Processor N2600 (dual-core, 1.6 GHz) and 4GB RAM (DDR3 204-pin SO-DIMM module).

Speed and position control with dual-loop current control available on the MX-64 and MX-106 models

Applications

Inspection and maintenance

Get the automation in to difficult or dangerous environments is one of the purposes of robotics. Keeping people away from this environment and optimizing the work is the purpose of a robot.Maintenance and inspection are related with some monotonous and repetitive operations, the purpose of introduce a robot in this tasks are reduce the costs due to fatigue or inattention.

Success cases – Inspection and maintenance

A vehicle for the maintenance service of the service tunnel with the electrical interconnection between France and Spain.Robotnik has developed a vehicle to perform the maintenance work inside the tunnel between France and Spain. The robot is autonomous, so it works without requiring the intervention of people in inspection works.The vehicle incorporates a large range of sensors, which provides information about the status of the installations inside the tunnel. Moreover, the vehicle is able to carry three people and the appropriate equipment in order to carry out the maintenance.

Cleaning

Efficiency, quality end result and resource savings are essentially the advantages of using robots in performing different cleaning tasks.In some cases, when these robots operate in harsh environments, it also involves providing security to this work.

Success cases – Robot for thermosolar plants cleaning

Valent is a robot–truck for solar thermal CPC plant cleaning. The equipment basically consists of a three-axle vehicle with total traction for 26 tonnes. Robotnik has made the control of the two robotic arms and the cleaning system. Its technicals features are:

Mirrors concentrate sun rays to heat the oil in the tube.

Oil goes to a heat interchanger and use the vapors of second circuit fluid to drive a turbine generator.

Dust loss reduces efficiency (usually up to 5% loss).

Semi-autonomous cleaning robot truck (tanker – 14 m3).

Highway-capable.

Increases reflectivity to 99.5%.

Parabolic brushes reduce water consumption.

2 arms x 3DOF (adapt to distance, terrain).

Speed constant < 2km/h.

HMI.

Success cases – Atomic Snail Robot

The snail robot has the mission to clean the vessel joint of a PWR type nuclear reactor.

The vessel closure is sealed by means of a set of silver o-rings, that when removed left some hazardous residues on the stainless steel surface. Those need to be removed safely prior to the new vessel closure, and this process was formerly done manually being the pool empty. The Atomic Snail Robot permits to perform this process autonomously being the pool filled, thus avoiding that the operators receive high doses of radiation and at the same time reducing the critical route, i.e. the time the nuclear reactor is not producing energy.

The robot has three mechanisms: traction, cleaning and filtering. It has been designed to be easy decontaminated and for its easy deployment and recovery from the vessel joint. The robot is controlled from the top of the pool by means of a simple control panel.

Security & Defense

Robotnik has a wide experience in Security & Defense sector. Our robots provide real solutions for this area. Our mobile platforms and mobile manipulators can access at dangerous environments and provide needed assistance. Rescuer mobile manipulator is able to operate in CBRN type missions. The CBRN threat is the presence of toxic industrial agents (nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical) in the environment.

Success cases – Rescuer

Rescuer mobile manipulator is able to operate in CBRN type missions. The CBRN threat is the presence of toxic industrial agents (nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical) in the environment. The objective of this robot, which was designed and built by Robotnik, is to safeguard lives of those people involved in CBRN incidents. The robot has the following technical specifications:

ROS control architecture that integrates special components of CBRN missions.

Algorithms integration of simultaneous localization and SLAM mapping, both 2D and 3D, and the use of technology to generate textured 3D environment models.

ROS based HMI Interface [1] which allows the control of the robot in a semi-autonomous.

Multi-protocol communications system.

IP67 protection degree and capable of being decontaminated.

HMI open code interface using source technologies such as “3D interactive markers”

Logistic System

In the health sector, cost optimization and execution task times reduction are two determining factors. Hospitals are large buildings that require implementing automation wherever possible. This is where autonomous robots are involved, being able to carry heavy loads between different hospital areas, without causing any risk to people with its sensing.

Success cases – AGVS

AGVS Robotnik is a power autonomous robot created to perform transport tasks in hospitals or health centers. This mobile platform, which can lift up to 500 kg load, is equipped with a mechanical braking system designed to interfacing safely with people.

The mobile robot AGVS can be supplied as a separate platform or integrated into a specific engineering project. Robotnik provides turn-key for integrated solution. The fleet of robots is supplied with the installation on the environment and fleet management software SGF. The fleet of robots includes a number of AGVS robots that perform transport in the hospital. Fleet sizing is given by simulation transport loads, different scheduling policies and taking into account the management of shared resources.

Installation on Hospital ranges from interfacing with warehouse systems, to interconnect with the elevators, doors, etc., and the different mechanisms to detect carts handling by operators. The installation also includes the installation of charging stations where the robot can dock and recharge itself autonomously.

The SGF is software that allows receiving transport missions from different sources (warehouse system, operators, etc…) or activating such orders based on internal pre-programmed rules. The SGF combines various planners and manages the fleet by assigning tasks to each subsystem and robots. In this way, the transportation of materials occurs optimally without interlocks and their reverse logistics. The SGF also allows monitoring of the fleet in real time and the management of maintenance of each robot. The application provides multiple via web services allowing system operators to access the interface from hand-held devices.

Metallic Coating

One advantage of the introduction of robotics in certain sectors is the possibility of such robots could execute dangerous, repetitive and low value tasks.One task where these factors are located is in the metallic coating. Robotnik’s contribution, along with Dominguis Group, is Tirant 3 robot, designed to work in nuclear power plant piping systems.

Success cases – Tirant 3

The robot developed by Robotnik aims to perform metallization tasks within the pipes of a nuclear plant. The platform can access to pipe diameters between 30-42 inches and its speed is between 20cm/h and 10 m/h. The robot has an anti-roll system and withstands temperatures up to 100 ° C.

The robot, that can operate autonomously or manually, is fitted with a spray-gun for metal on its last effector of the arm, working in a circular motion with a fixed distance from the tube.

It is a system that automates a repetitive and arduous task, which was being done manually by an operator. Tirant III robot has been designed by Robotnik in collaboration with Dominguis Group, who has performed metallization services in nuclear plants with them, obtaining excellent results.

Agriculture

The robots develop different tasks in agriculture field. The main application is at the harvesting stage. The jobs involved in agriculture are not straightforward and many repetitive tasks, so a robot can be a useful tool.In this sense, the research about robotics agriculture has been growing. The idea is to find new applications or uses to the robot in this field.Nowadays, the mobile platform Summit XL designed by Robotnik has being used in several research projects in agriculture, as Agrirobot or VinBot.

Success cases – AgriRobot Project

Robotnik’s Summit XL is the mobile platform used for AgriRobot Project. Summit XL is a medium-sized high mobility platform and has skid-steering kinematics based on 4 high power motor wheels. The robot mounts a serena electric sprayer with capacity to 10 liters. Summit XL uses ROS software and has a vision system, navigation and localization.

The project deals with the aspect of human-robot interaction (HRI) and how humans can interact efficiently and effectively with robots to carry out agricultural tasks. The research methodology focuses on the area of the user interface (UI) design, implementation and evaluation, specifically for a human-robot interaction system.

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VinBot

Autonomous cloud-computing vineyard robot to optimize yield management and wine quality. VinBot is an all-terrain autonomous mobile robot with a set of sensors capable of capturing and analysing vineyard images and 3D data by means of cloud computing applications, to determine the yield of vineyards and to share this information with the winegrowers.

VinBot responds to a need to boost the quality of European wines by implementing precision viticulture (PV) to estimate the yield (amount of fruit per square metre of vine area: kg/m2). Winegrowers need to be able to estimate yield accurately to perform yearly canopy management techniques, and harvest vineyard areas sequentially, according to the optimal ripeness of the grape in each area, which improves wine quality.

Urban Transport

Autonomous transport vehicles are an optimal solution for the movement of people in defined environments. Moreover, it is a focused area of ​​research, the basis for the development of autonomous navigation product applications.

Success cases – Urban Robot UPC

Robotnik has carried out the design, manufacture and programming an autonomous robot to transport people in urban environments. The mechanical characteristics of the robot are as follows:

Vehicle control is via a PC. It is responsible of controlling autonomous robot motion (traction, steering and braking). The vehicle allows automatic or manual driving, as desired by the user. The robot works with architecture ROS (www.ros.org).

Entertainment

Robotics, because of the technology component that defines it, has always been considered as a striking focal point for general public. In that sense, especially humanoid robots have found a visibility area in environments where is looking for public attention, such as fairs, events and congresses.Apart from that, and within the broad possibilities of research work, humanoids have emerged as effective tools in healthcare or medical fields.

Success cases – NAO

EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS

As a research platform, the humanoid NAO of Aldebaran Robotics is presented as an educational tool to support teachers of children who have autism. Specifically, through the ASK NAO application is intended to support learning and communication of these children.

ASK NAO is aimed at schools and institutions in the field of health education and includes games that allow children to work on verbal and non-verbal communication, emotional intelligence, and even, in basic academic skills. The program has been implemented in three schools al global level, where it has been found that this kind of robot are very attractive to children with special educational needs.

For more information: youtu.be/MqtkKAUWy3Y

ENTERTAINMENT

In addition to a robot focused in a research area, the humanoid NAO is an excellent event motivator platform. Thanks to its sensing, NAO can talk, dance, and interact with the public in an event.

All of this can be carried out in a personalized way, programming it at each event. NAO in action: youtu.be/DAOVjGg6zdk

Engineering service robotics projects

We are specialists in turnkey engineering projects. According to the specifications of the customer, we develop customized robotic solutions.Our services cover all phases of the project life cycle from concept to completion: design, development, manufacture, establishment and technical assistance, as well as project management.Each client is unique and also his project. We have developed robotic solutions for different applications like inspection and maintenance, cleaning or transport, among others.

Realization of new prototypes

Robotic vehicles developed from customer specifications. We can design and manufacture a prototype if there are not a solution in the market. There are several sectors or applications which we have large experience: transport tasks, remote monitoring, measurement or remote maintenance.

Customization of mobile platforms

Robotnik is a reference in Europe at the AGVS sector. We have a broad portfolio of mobile robots and mobile manipulators.

We adapt our mobile robots according to customer requirements. We can modify its measures, integrate several sensor or differents robotic arms. Our mobile platforms have a standard optional components but we can integrate others sensors (cameras, GPS, lasers,…). Engeneering Department from Robotnik is qualified to develop the hardware or software required for your task.

Assessment in Service Robotics

Based on our 14-year experience, we can guarantee a specialized service in the field of robotics. We can advise and offer you the best robotic solution for your project or application because we are certified in:

ISO 9001:08 - Design, manufacturing and commercialization of products and systems based on robotics technology.

UNE 166002:06 - R&D management in the development of projects in the field of robotics.

Our staff offers a full scope of expertise and know-how. We have a multidisciplinary engineering team, which is qualified in several fields, among others, computers, manufacturing, industrial or telecommunications, mechanics.

R&D

Robo-spect

Robotic system with intelligent vision and control for the inspection and structural evaluation of tunnels.

ROBO-SPECT, project driven by the industry of inspection tunnels, integrates the results of recent research in intelligent control, machine vision and continuous learning in a robotic system that automatically analyzes the inside of the tunnels to locate potential defects on the surface.

This will allow the inspection and structural evaluation of the interior walls of the tunnels. Through manipulation with an automatic robotic arm and an autonomous vehicle navigation, this will minimize the interaction of humans in these tasks.

VINBOT

VINBOT is an all-terrain autonomous mobile robot (Summit XL) with a set of sensors capable of capturing and analysing vineyard images and 3D data by means of cloud computing applications, to determine the yield of vineyards and to share information with the winegrowers.

VinBot responds to a need to boost the quality of European wines by implementing precision viticulture (PV) to estimate the yield (amount of fruit per square metre of vine area: kg/m2). Winegrowers need to be able to estimate yield accurately to perform yearly canopy management techniques, and harvest vineyard areas sequentially, according to the optimal ripeness of the grape in each area, which improves wine quality.

More information: http://vinbot.eu/

CARLoS

The project CARLoS, located within the 7º Framework Programme, aims to apply the
latest advances in mobile robotics cooperation in an industrial setting such as
shipyards. The final prototype will be used to perform various tasks of
construction inside of ships. Currently, there isn´t automated solution for
these tasks, a situation which aims to address with this project.